Front Wheel Bearings
CAUTION:
Never preload tapered roller bearings or damage to bearings will result. Bearings are designed to have a slightly loose feel when properly adjusted.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove hub dust cap and cotter pin. Tighten spindle bearing nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m) while turning wheel forward by hand. Back off nut until it is just loose.
- Finger tighten nut until snug. Loosen nut slightly until new cotter pin can be installed (not more than 1/2 flat). Hub play (in and out) should be .001-.005" (.03-.13 mm) when properly adjusted. Install dust cap and wheel cover.